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In focus: Catalonia

Ultra-modern tradition: Catalonia is the most headstrong corner of the Iberian Peninsula – and this spirit is equally present in its music. In the best sense of the word.

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Kian Soltani

The Iranian-Austrian star cellist reflects on his cultural heritage, his musical journey and his passion for film music (in German).

Kian Soltani in Portrait

The star cellist moves between traditions and delights audiences with his delicate, mellow sound.

Helmut Lachenmann im Portrait

Reflexion statt Reflex, das ist es, was der widerspenstige Komponist mit seiner Musik auslösen möchte.

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Martin Fröst / Alan Gilbert
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Video on demand from 9 Oct 2025 : NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Martin Fröst / Alan Gilbert

Star clarinettist Martin Fröst celebrates the start of his residency with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra.

Die Mazurka

Over the centuries, the Polish folk dance has made its way from village squares into all the grand salons of Europe.

Creator in Residence: Daria Challah

British social media personality Daria Challah is coming to the Elbphilharmonie for the 2025/26 season.

Alan Gilbert & Kirill Gerstein open the season
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Video on demand from 6 Sep 2025 : Alan Gilbert & Kirill Gerstein open the season

A splendid start to the season with music by Mahler, Rachmaninoff and Strauss

Final concert of the Jazz Academy 2025
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Video on demand from 24 Aug 2025 : Final concert of the Jazz Academy 2025

Featuring Donny McCaslin, Gerald Clayton, Django Bates, Jorge Roeder, Allison Miller, Jen Shyu and the students of the international masterclass.

The City Digital Skin Art Festival on the Media Wall of the Elbphilharmonie 2025

International media art for the LED wall in the entrance area of the Elbphilharmonie

Sommer-Playlist

The Elbphilharmonie team presents a varied mix of music tips for a perfect day at the beach.

Derrick Gee: DJ sets at the Elbphilharmonie

The Creator in Residence 2024/25 takes to the decks twice: with a vinyl set in the Grand Hall and a chillout mix on the balcony with spectacular views overlooking the River Elbe.

Fazıl Say / Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra

Fazıl Say appears both as composer and pianist in the Grand Hall, presenting his own Sixth Symphony alongside evergreens like Gershwin’s thrilling »Rhapsody in Blue«

Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy 2025

An overview of the participants in the international jazz masterclass taking place in summer 2025.

ByteFM Special: Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy 2025

A podcast from the Hamburg radio station ByteFM – with interviews and impressions from the renowned jazz masterclass at the Elbphilharmonie.

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: Mozart in the Laeiszhalle

The Symphoniker Hamburg performs Mozart in the magnificent Laeiszhalle Grand Hall.

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Elim Chan

The young star conductor shares insights into her career, her rehearsal discipline and why some prejudices can actually be helpful.

»Wow, so that's how it can sound!«

Composer-conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen about the »Multiversum« in the Elbphilharmonie, swarm intelligence in orchestras and the difficulties of the classical repertoire.

Live Talk »Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy« 2025
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Video on demand from 19 Aug 2025 : Live Talk »Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy« 2025

»Jazz Now – Navigating a Changing World«: A panel discussion with the mentors of the prestigious »Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy« 2025.

Elegie am Balkan

Sevdalinka und Rembetiko sind die melancholischen National­genres Bosnien-Herzegowinas und Griechenlands.